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This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Structural Analysis knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Law of reciprocal deflections was given by ______ |
| A. | E. Betti |
| B. | James Clerk Maxwell |
| C. | Alberto Castigliano |
| D. | Clayperon |
| Answer» C. Alberto Castigliano | |
| 2. |
The beam shown in the figure carries loads of 20kN, 30kN and 40kN at point C, D and E respectively and produces a deflection of 5mm at point F. To produce a deflection of 6mm, 8mm and 6mm at C, D, and E respectively, the load required at F would be _____ |
| A. | 30kN |
| B. | 60kN |
| C. | 90kN |
| D. | 120kN |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Betti’s Theorem is based on ______ |
| A. | Balancing of external and internal forces |
| B. | Balancing of work done produced by external and internal loadings |
| C. | Balancing of external and internal moments |
| D. | Balancing of strain energy produced by external and internal loadings |
| Answer» C. Balancing of external and internal moments | |
| 4. |
The beam shown in the figure carries loads of 20kN and 40kN at point C and D respectively and produces a deflection of 6mm at point E. To produce a deflection of 8mm and 5mm at C and D respectively, the load required at E would be ______ |
| A. | 20kN |
| B. | 40kN |
| C. | 50kN |
| D. | 60kN |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
For the given figure, if a load of 25kN placed at a position C produces a displacement of 25mm at position D. Find the displacement of position C if a load of 25kN is placed at position D. |
| A. | 6.25mm |
| B. | 12.5mm |
| C. | 25mm |
| D. | Insufficient data |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Identify the incorrect statement from the following regarding applicability of Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem. |
| A. | It is applicable for elastic member’s only |
| B. | The temperature must remain constant throughout |
| C. | Supports of the member should be unyielding |
| D. | It is applicable for prismatic member only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem is applicable for only prismatic members. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 8. |
Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem is applicable for elastic materials only. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |